speech therapy

Online speech therapy has exploded in popularity over the last several years, with more families and speech therapists electing to deliver and receive services virtually from the comfort and safety of their homes. We cover some of the biggest benefits for SLPs considering the switch to teletherapy.

For many children, stuttering is simply a natural part of learning language and they’ll eventually grow out of it. For others, it can persist into adulthood. If you notice that your child is beginning to stutter, these simple tips and exercises can help.

When starting speech therapy, there are many important questions and considerations to ask your therapist. This handy list will help ensure you feel comfortable and confident initiating treatment, and help you get the most out of your sessions.

If your child is experiencing a stutter or disfluency disorder, there's certain actions that parents and caregivers should try to avoid.

Stuttering can be a normal part of childhood development, with many children eventually growing out of it. However, for some children it can persist. In this post, we break down some of the key signs and red flags that are typically observed in children with more serious stuttering issues.

Early language development is crucial for young children, helping set the stage for speech, literacy, comprehension, and academic success. We explore some fun language-building activities parents can do with their kiddo at home.

As parents, we strive to raise confident and self-assured children. However, children with communication issues may struggle with social and emotional development, affecting their classroom performance. Here's how you can help.

In our therapist spotlight series, we interview Expressable’s amazing team of speech-language pathologists. We’re honored to work with such a qualified and compassionate group of professionals that help people reach their communication goals everyday.

Turn taking is vital part of building strong social skills in young children. We've included some simple steps parents can use to incorporate turn taking skills into fun, everyday activities.

Strong executive function skills are vital to your child's academic success. As the school year gets into full swing, I've included tips and techniques that parents can use to instill good habits and improve these skills at home.

In this video, I walk through some helpful techniques parents can use at home to help their children better follow directions and improve their communication skills.

While pacifiers have many advantages for younger children, prolonged use can affect their speech and language development. In this post, we explore why, how, and when parents should wean their child off the binky.

In our therapist spotlight series, we interview Expressable’s amazing team of speech-language pathologists. We’re honored to work with such a qualified and compassionate group of professionals that help people reach their communication goals everyday.

Millions of adults across the country experience communication problems, which can affect their ability connect with loved ones, express their thoughts, and perform in the workplace. In this article, we cover some of the most common speech and language disorders in adults.

Learning to make inferences may seem simple, but it can actually be quite tricky for early language learners. In this post, we discuss simple exercises parents can use to practice inferences at home during everyday activities.

In this video, I walk through the importance of Joint Attention, and how you can practice this skill at home to improve your child's language development.

In this video, I walk through a helpful technique parents can use with their children at home to increase speech and language development.

Understanding the types of speech sound disorders, and how articulation and phonological problems can affect your child differently, is the first step to getting them the help they need.

We've highlighted some activities and exercises parents can use at home to improve their child's speech delay and help them reach their communication milestones.

In this post we explore some of the common causes of speech delay in children, and how parents can help improve their child's verbal skills.

Children progress at different rates, and determining whether your child is just a late bloomer or needs professional help isn’t always easy.

Reading regularly is one of the most essential routines parents can establish with their children. However, with our kiddo's short attention spans, it's not always easy. This article provides practical tips to keep reading fun and enjoyable.

In the next installment of our blog series focused on how parental involvement can improve their child's speech and language development, we look at how parents can take a greater role in their child's progress and be collaborative partners with their speech therapist.

One of the most powerful tools your child has to improve their speech and language development also happens to be their most accessible: you. Below we provide several instructional videos that contain helpful speech therapy exercises parents can perform at home with their child.

The steady spread of the coronavirus continues to disrupt many aspects of daily life - including speech therapy. If you're unable to access services, we've provided a few helpful tips and considerations for continued practice at home.